THE CHANCELLOR'S MEDALLION

IU Southeast’s Chancellor’s Medallion Dinner celebrates community leaders and student scholars

Nearly 500 people attended the 2024 IU Southeast Chancellor’s Medallion Dinner on Saturday, April 13 at The Foundry in Clarksville. Over $101,650 from donations, ticket sales, sponsorships, and a silent auction was raised to support student scholarships.

This year’s Chancellor’s Medallion recognized community award winners, Dana Huber, Vice President of Distribution and Public Relations at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, and the Starlight Distillery, and Gary Libs, Chairperson of the Board of Libs Paving Company, Inc.

In addition to the community award winners, the dinner recognized eight Chancellor’s Medallion scholarship recipients for their academic achievement and leadership potential. The scholarship recipients included Reece Grace of Louisville, KY; Keziah Jones of Plymouth, IN; Courtney Kessinger of Greenville, IN; Janasia Ricketts of New Albany, IN; Timothy Jerome Bryant of Sellersburg, IN; Jadrian Morris of Georgetown, IN; Jenna Rogers of Sellersburg, IN; and Kara Page Wright of Corydon, IN.

Chancellor Debbie Ford delivered the closing remarks at the dinner and emphasized the impact of how scholarships change lives. “Through the generosity of our supporters, we lift up our students and transform the future for them and their families,” Ford said. “Our students come from many backgrounds and financial situations. Through scholarships like the Chancellor’s Medallion, we can help these students overcome challenging times and succeed in their quest to earn a university degree.”

Visit southeast.iu.edu/medallion to find out when the next Chancellor’s Medallion Dinner will be held. Proceeds from the Chancellor’s Medallion Dinner benefit the Chancellor’s Medallion Scholarship program. The scholarship of up to $6,000 is awarded to four juniors and four seniors and is based on outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential of the student recipients.

CHANCELLOR'S MEDALLION RECIPIENTS

Dana Huber

Dana Huber currently holds the position of Vice President, Distribution and Public Relations at Huber’s Orchard, Winery, & Vineyards, and the Starlight Distillery.

Huber attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN where she received her bachelor’s degree from the Kelley School of Business. Prior to joining the family business in 2003, Huber worked for Humana, Citicorp, and Kindred Healthcare. Her passion and expertise are with people and project management.

Huber is highly active in her community and currently serves on the following boards:

First Harrison Bank Board of Directors, Southern Indiana Tourism Board Member, Our Southern Indiana Regional Development Authority Chairperson, Indiana Destination Development Corporation, Indiana State Department of Agriculture & WineAmerica.

She is very involved with local tourism efforts and is always finding ways to spread the word about family-owned businesses and agritourism.

Huber’s responsibilities include wine and spirits distribution & outreach, public relations, brand ambassador, and community outreach. She is married to a co-owner and sixth-generation family member, Ted Huber, and has two sons—Christian & Blake.

Gary Libs

Paving the way has always been of interest to Gary Libs…and something he has done throughout his life. Whether it is a family man, businessperson, or community leader, Libs has provided direction and a road to travel. That direction and path are deeply rooted in family and community.

Libs’ ancestors blazed a trail in the Knobs many years ago, with eight generations of members of St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Community.

He serves as Chairperson of the Board of Libs Paving Company, Inc., which he started in 1971. He is also president of Asphalt Supply Company, Inc. Libs currently serves as a member of the WesBanco Bank Advisory Board for Southern Indiana and Kentucky and Director of the WesBanco Bank Board in Wheeling WV.

Previously, Libs has served in the US Army Reserves, Board of Advisors at Indiana University Southeast, Board of Overseers at Bellarmine University, past director and board chairman of Your Community Bank before its merger with WesBanco, Board of Overseers of the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana, New Albany-Floyd County School Educational Foundation Board, the capital campaign committee for St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church, and Indiana State Auctioneer Commission Board. He served as an Ohio River Greenway Commission member at the request of the Indiana Governor.

Libs graduated from Floyd Central High School, attended the University of Louisville, and is a graduate of the Indiana College of Auctioneering. He and his wife, Sandra Gettelfinger have four children, Jeff Libs, Tricia Huber, Tracy Janson, and Trudy Betourne, and 11 grandchildren.